Why Poets Poem And Painters Paint...

Why Poets Poem And Painters Paint...

It could be some wonder under the stars,
It could be some ancient goddess from story jars,
It could be a sentimental sin,
But then,
Again,
I think it's just the thief named Time,
That endless robber of yours and mine,
The one who takes the frightened rabbits away,
Which we all become someday,
And because places lose their magic all too soon,
When the people who were there fly over the Moon,
And youth is wasted when it's taken away,
And friends and lovers deserve a lot more days,
Just like mothers and fathers and grands,
Great and more they take their stand,
But the river of time sweeps us all off of our feet,
And no one knows how to swim.



For Aunt Felicia...

AquarianM

By: Daniel A. Stafford
(C) 03/12/2010

http://poeticconstellations.yuku.com/topic/47588/Why-Poets-Poem-And-Painters-Paint-SOTW 

awarded SOTW by bri 14/3/10    Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles. All of my currently available poetry Chapbooks are for sale at: http://www.lulu.com/danielstafford In hearts and minds the world-over, you find the same things; a need for love, for a sense of freedom, a sense of some stability in life. If we just reach up to giving those things to everyone, this world would be a pretty sweet place to be. Don't hold back your hugs, or your smile, or the twinkle in your eyes, because that's what makes us love you. Ravens And Things... 2005 Fender Stratocaster S/N MZ5204006 "Rosalita" Gonna Give Rosie A Ring...  The Boogie Report: Disco Rejuvenation ------------- Dan's Favorite Poems ------------ All The Stars That Shined... Why Poets Poem And Painters Paint...SOTW William Stafford's (No relation I know of) poem, "When I Met My Muse." Last Edited By: passionaterider Mar 15 10 6:04 AM. Edited 1 time.
owlcry		#1	[-]
	Dan, Your Aunt Felicia is beautiful as well as this poem. Time is what makes a writer a great writer! will reread! sarah
AquarianM		#2	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 12 10 11:52 AM	Thank you, Sarah. Yes, she is. This photo of her was taken about 34-36 years ago, I believe. She's less than a year older than I am. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
FairEllen		#3	[-]
Posts: 16604 Mar 12 10 12:04 PM	Dan...what a stunning lady, your Aunt Felicia.    And your words beautifully reflect that beauty.  One of your best.  FairEllen
dragonlily	This poem gave me chills stunning picture and poem	#4	[-]
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AquarianM		#5	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 12 10 3:41 PM	Fair Ellen, thank you. Aunt Felicia was my confidant & advisor on the "mysteries" of life when we were of high school age. I'm glad to do something that commemorates those times. Suzy Q, thank you. She has a birthday in a few days, so it's on my mind. This picture is so much the way I remember her... Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
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LostInEternity99	H	#7	[-]
Posts: 107317 Mar 12 10 5:13 PM "The Imagist" Soul Survivor  .	Hi Dan, I feel and understand all you've written ... for sure, I don't know how to swim in the sea of life. Have to agree, your Aunt was a most beautiful girl. ~drift to dreams in the day, allow them to permeate your soul; they will return at night to reveal their true splendor~ RLP
AquarianM		#8	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 12 10 9:19 PM	Rick, thank you on her behalf. The only thing any of us can do in the river of time is go with the flow and paddle around a little. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
Sugarmuser		#9	[-]
Posts: 25079 Mar 12 10 10:57 PM Treasured Tears Moderator Rocker Sonnet Girl One Of The Brat Pack	This took me on a journey of my own, a youthful picture that shows how time flies.
AquarianM		#10	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 13 10 7:09 AM	Sharon, thank you. Dan
AquarianM		#11	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 13 10 7:21 AM	Aunt Felicia was my best friend and confidant when I was in high school, she's 11 months older than I am. In my sophomore year, she and my Grandmother moved away to Detroit. A year later, she was diagnosed with full-blown schizophrenia and institutionalized. My Grandmother refused to tell me for many years even WHERE she was at. She had a daughter that same year, who has grown up to be a wonderful woman with a stable family. She's really pulled herself up by her bootstraps. She also looks so much like her mother it's eerie sometimes. I haven't seen my Aunt since I was in high school. I've tried to call, but she hangs up the phone on anyone who calls there. Her daughter went to visit last year, she hadn't been near her mother since she was an infant. From what she tells me, it was as good a visit as one could have under the circumstances. Sometimes, especially now when her birthday is coming near, it really gets to me how tragic life can be. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
passionaterider		#12	[-]
Posts: 42143 Mar 14 10 2:29 AM Administrator	Tis a very beautiful poem Dan, and your closing is Marvelous... I also marveled in the back story you wrote, touches my heart deeply... Also on note, I love the title... *****Clapping***** Bri~
AquarianM		#13	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 14 10 2:54 PM	Thank you, Bri. This one means a very great deal to me, and it's a subject that has been bottled up for far too long. Sometimes, writing is therapeutic. Other times, there is no effective therapy. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
Blueberry Kitten		#14	[-]
Posts: 8704 Mar 14 10 7:08 PM	Aunt Felicia is cat people. So I liked her immediately. The tide races on. Some come and some go. You're lucky to have known such a natural. Your talent is due, in no small part to her. She looks a little mischievous, around the eyes, just like a cat. "I love being a writer, but I hate the paper work."
AquarianM		#15	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 15 10 3:21 AM	Curtis, thank you. You have her pegged, and that was one of the most fun things! Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
AquarianM		#16	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 15 10 2:57 PM	Bri, thank you for SOTW! You are most kind, Sir Poet. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
illuminatix		#17	[-]
Posts: 2911 Mar 15 10 11:03 PM Poet of Soul Scribes from the Heart Moderator	This poem will linger in my mind all day now... Simply brilliant and thought provoking. Congratulation on the well deserved honor, bravo!!!!!
AquarianM		#18	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 16 10 9:39 AM	Illuminatix, thank you. I have no idea exactly how I do the writing I do, it just seems to come to me. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
Poet In Pink		#19	[-]
Posts: 18204 Mar 20 10 2:01 PM Princess of Pulsating Passion Moderator	~Dan~ A wonderful tribute to your Aunt...my heart was touched even more deeply after reading the inspiration behind this one...We never know what life will bring our way that's for sure ~ but we have the cherished memories of days gone by to see us through  =)  Thanks for sharing ~ Enjoyed the read & CONGRATS on your awarding
AquarianM		#20	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 23 10 9:58 AM	Alana, thank you. Wonderful to see you here again. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.

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janmew		#21	[-]
Posts: 30839 Mar 23 10 7:44 PM Whispers from the Heart Brusher of Beauty Administrator I don't wanna close my eyes ... I don't wanna fall asleep ... cause I'd miss you, baby ... and I don't wanna miss a thing ... (Aerosmith) Queen of Romance One Of The Brat Pack	But the river of time sweeps us all off of our feet, And no one knows how to swim. I love those lines, Dan!  :)  You said it so well. Congrats on the honours.
AquarianM		#22	[-]
Posts: 2931 Mar 25 10 9:18 AM	Jan, thank you. When it gets this personal, I think it gets hard not to write something poignant. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.
LadyRaine		#23	[-]
Posts: 6449 Sep 6 10 3:36 PM	Indeed, a haunting, heartfelt piece of verse, after reading the story behind the words I find myself with not much left but a tear.... ~There is no reality-----only Perception~
LostInEternity99		#24	[-]
Posts: 107317 Sep 6 10 5:57 PM "The Imagist" Soul Survivor	And because places lose their magic all too soon, When the people who were there fly over the Moon, And youth is wasted when it's taken away, And friends and lovers deserve a lot more days, This tribute truly is one of your very best Dan, a poem to be read again and again... Congratulations on your SOTW. :) "Scorn not the Sonnet; Critic, you have frowned, Mindless of its just honours; with this key Shakespeare unlocked his heart." - William Wordsworth Quote (1770-1850), "Miscellaneous Sonnets"
AquarianM		#25	[-]
Posts: 2931 Sep 6 10 9:31 PM	Raine, thank you. This one is close to the heart. Rick, thank you. Life is far too short and with so many challenges it's often difficult to sit back and savor the beautiful things in it. Dan Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles.